✌️ A glimmer of hope has arrived in Gaza as Israel and Hamas confirm the first phase of a ceasefire, pausing a two-year conflict. But is this just a temporary break?
Wang Jin, director of the Center of Strategic Studies at Northwest University in the Chinese mainland, calls it a “significant step toward peace.” He highlights short-term promises like reopened aid corridors and calmer streets.
Still, Wang cautions that the road ahead is bumpy. A new Gaza government must form, the economy needs rebuilding, and Hamas’s role remains a big question mark. Debate continues inside Israel’s cabinet over approving the ceasefire.
Many worry the fighting could flare up again once the first phase ends. International players might soon don the role of referees—monitoring the truce and helping to stitch together long-term solutions.
For now, the Gaza ceasefire marks a hopeful pause. Yet the ultimate test will be whether all sides can build on this fragile calm and turn it into lasting peace. 🌍✌️
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